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Ending Homelessness

One Person at a Time

At Lake City Partners, we end homelessness one person at a time by building individual relationships that accompany people on their journey – from tent to front door.

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2 Decades of Experience

For nearly 20 years, Lake City Partners have been providing shelter and supportive services in the North Seattle/King County area. Today, we are part of a network of non-profit providers, funders, and government agencies working to help people exit homelessness and enter housing in a resilient, sustainable way. Our shared approach prioritizes a housing first, providing low-barrier entry that is data driven and focused on equitable outcomes.

Wide Service Area

The North Seattle King County area has several sub-areas with significant numbers of unhoused people who our programs serve. For example, in the Lake City business district our Day Center serves a 30 day rolling population of over 350 people and our North County Outreach program serves a population of over 500 individuals located in the Shoreline, Kenmore, Northeast Seattle area.

Sustainable, Resilient, Welcoming

Our work ends homelessness – one person at a time – and we do that by helping people gain access to housing  through our Shelter and Client Services programs in a way that is resilient and sustainable.

If you need help with housing, or would like to help people become housed, we welcome you.

Client Story!

AW’s Story

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Homeless for over 20 years, AW has been utilizing Lake City Partners’ services since 2017 and has been a consistent visitor to our GLA Day Center for the past six years. The staff let AW set the pace, and at a certain point he began working with the Day Center’s case management team and then decided it was time to try for housing
Eventually a housing opportunity became available. But after a thoughtful and thorough conversation, AW made the decision to decline that opportunity. It was not the right fit for him.
With clients who have experienced homelessness for the length of time AW has, finding the appropriate housing placement that can support a successful transition is critical, and Lake City Partners honored his request. We promised him we would keep looking.
Some time later, AW was selected for a unit that he preferred! After completing the necessary paperwork, AW and his Lake City Partners team arrived at his lease signing. But at the signing AW was nervous – even positive change can feel overwhelming.
The staff at the Compass Housing Alliance-managed apartment were welcoming and took the time to answer all of AW’s questions. Soon, he began talking about how he wanted to decorate his apartment and what he envisioned for his future. It was clear that AW was truly ready for this next step.
When AW’s case manager, who has known him for several years, asked what motivated him to finally pursue housing, AW shared that he had seen others around him successfully get housed. It had worked for them, and he decided it was time for him too. “I’ve been under the sky too long,” he said.
We are so proud of you for taking this big step, AW! Our very best to you in your new apartment. Welcome home!
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